The Economic Times

Agarbatti and cotton for VFX! How Ramanand Sagar created Ramayan four decades back without computers for just Rs 7 cr

A new poster for India's most expensive film, 'Valmiki Ramayana,' has sparked comparisons with Ramanand Sagar's iconic 1987 series. Despite a fraction of the budget and limited technology, Sagar's 'Ramayan' achieved unparalleled cultural impact through sheer ingenuity and heartfelt storytelling, a legacy modern, high-budget adaptations are now measured against.